The Dallas Cowboys have been praised for their 2026 draft pick, safety Caleb Downs, who was widely predicted as a top-three player in the draft. Despite this, Downs' positional value was considered great value for a team desperately in need of defensive help. USA Today’s Dallas Cowboys Wire assigned a score to Downs based on six metrics, including draft board value, risk, and positional value. The team needs at the position are 9/10. The Cowboys have also had some drama with agent David Mulugheta, who represents Micah Parsons, and may be more. The draft for the 2027 is also expected to feature Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning.